Chanel Rouge Captivant & Rouge Irregulier Rouge Allure Laques Reviews & Swatches

August 16, 2021

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Rouge Captivant (86)

Chanel Rouge Captivant (86) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, ruby red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. The texture was lightweight, smooth, and almost balm-like as it was quite creamy, thin, and emollient, but it developed and set to a more transfer-resistant finish that was lightly tacky and did not slide around during wear.

It had rich color coverage in a single pass, which applied evenly and easily along my lips, especially around the edges, without settling into my lip lines or feathering over time. It stayed on well for eight hours, left a stain behind, and was hydrating over time.

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Bobbi Brown Imperial Red (P, $37.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Laura Mercier Rouge Profond (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Sonja (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Chanel No. 01 (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Chanel Vitalite (138) (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, glossier (95% similar).
NARS Bloodflower (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Shiseido Ruby Copper (RD501) (DC, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever Cherry Muse (406) (P, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Frenesi (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar).
MAC Patrick Woo (LE, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar).

Formula Overview

$40.00/0.18 oz. – $222.22 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have “ultra-intense colour with longwearing satin shine in one swipe” that lasts up to “12 hours” and is comfortable for up to “8 hours.” The majority of shades I tested had more medium to semi-opaque coverage in one layer, which could be built up by applying a second layer.

The consistency felt more emollient and like a liquid lip balm initially, and within 30 seconds, it transformed to something slightly thicker, denser, and tackier, which helped to keep the product in place better. I also felt like over time, the color seemed to look more even and was less likely to sit in my lip lines, but this could take an hour or longer to be visible.

It was felt rather lightweight and had more of that “satin shine” the brand claimed after an hour or two of wear, and it felt significantly less tacky. There are other formulas on the market that have a similar start and finish in feel (going from something thinner to something thicker and tackier), but the tackiness wearing down faster with Chanel’s formula ended up reducing longevity significantly.

The color lasted between five and seven hours with deeper, more pigmented and brighter shades lasting longer than lighter ones. They did not survive that well through a meal, and for something that is marketed as lasting up to 12 hours, I’d expect better survivability. They were very comfortable and hydrating to wear, though, and they left my lips in better condition after wearing different shades over a few days. They had a floral scent but didn’t yield a noticeable taste for me.

And no, these are nothing like the previously-released Rouge Allure Laque formula. The older formula has more like a literal liquid lipstick, so it was creamier, thicker, and the formula didn’t change or set after a minute or so; at most, it wore down to a more satin to semi-matte finish after a few hours of wear (as any glossier lipstick might). While they share the same name, they’re really different types of formulas.

Browse all of our Chanel Rouge Allure Laque (2020) swatches.

Ingredients

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Rouge Irregulier (87)

Chanel Rouge Irregulier (87) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($40.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a deep red with warm, brown undertones and a satin sheen. It had opaque color payoff that adhered evenly and smoothly across my lips without emphasizing lip texture or settling into my lip lines.

The consistency felt lightweight, smooth, and more emollient initially, but it dried down to a more transfer-resistant finish that had no slip but was lightweight and comfortable to wear. It lasted well for six and a half hours and felt moisturizing while worn.

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

NARS Rouge Indiscret (LE, $28.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Jazz (LE, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Miss Scarlet (208) (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Hell Gate (LE, $28.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Liquid Courage (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Tempting (404) (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Infatuated Red (P, $27.00) is lighter, more muted, less glossy (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Guinevere (P, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Just Push Play (P, $26.00) is less glossy (85% similar).